Obituaries

Shirley Ann Conway

Shirley Ann Conway

Apr 17, 2025

Shirley Conway of Wales passed away on April 17, 2025, at AngelsGrace Hospice, at the age of 89.

Born on October 15, 1935, in Waukesha to Gwilym and Ruth (née Noble) Roberts, Shirley was raised in Wales on the family’s dairy farm. On April 23, 1957, she married George Conway at Jerusalem Presbyterian Church—her spiritual home both in childhood and again...

Robert J. Ballard

Robert J. Ballard

Apr 25, 2025

Robert James Ballard (Bob) passed away Friday, April 25 at the age of 78. He was born in Waukesha on August 5, 1946, to parents Robert and Mary (née Blando). He grew up on the family farm with his parents and 5 siblings.

After graduating high school, Bob served in the United States Air Force. Following his service, he returned to...

Stephen Francis Nekola

Stephen Francis Nekola

Apr 27, 2025

Stephen “Steve” Francis Nekola passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 27 2025 at the age of 80 years. He was born on September 22,1944 in La Crosse, WI to John and Margaret (nee: Arenz) Nekola. 

A visitation and memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May, 10, 2025 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2400 W. State HWY 59 Waukesha with...

Marlene Ida Blair

Marlene Ida Blair

Apr 27, 2025

Marlene Ida Blair (nee Garni) passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born in Milwaukee to parents Bruce “Bruno” and Theresa (nee Miller) Garni on July 9, 1945. She was one of two siblings. After graduating from Messmer High School, Marlene married the...

Pamela A. Manak

Pamela A. Manak

Apr 25, 2025

Pamela A. Manak of Waukesha passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at her home.  Pam was born on September 17, 1957, the beloved daughter of the late Carl and June (nee Schock) Manak. She was a graduate of UW-Whitewater with an accounting degree and of UW-Madison with a landscape architecture degree and worked as a landscape architect for Country...

Carolyn K. Roberts

Carolyn K. Roberts

Apr 25, 2025

Carolyn K. Roberts of Waukesha passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend at the age of 72. She was born on July 21, 1952 the daughter of Ivan and Loveta (Weber) Hamilton.

She will be sadly missed by her son Joseph Wilkiewicz (Mea Carlozzi) of Waukesha, grandson, Jaryn Wilkiewicz; her brother and sisters, Marilyn (Ig)...

Susan L. Rietjens

Susan L. Rietjens

Apr 21, 2025

Susan L. Rietjens of Waukesha passed away surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the age of 76. She was born on January 13, 1949, in Waukesha, the daughter of Glen and Phyllis (Merryfield) Moldenhauer.

On June 29, 1968, Susan married Ronald Rietjens, with whom she shared a beautiful life filled with love...

Geralda "Jerry" R. Schaefer

Geralda "Jerry" R. Schaefer

Apr 19, 2025

Geralda “Jerry” R. Schaefer of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 97. She was born in Waterford on June 8, 1927 the daughter of Alfred and Matilda Rolfson. Jerry was a longtime member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. She married Wally, raised a family, and also worked for many years...

Kenneth "KT" L. Thomas

Kenneth "KT" L. Thomas

Apr 18, 2025

Kenneth “KT” L. Thomas of Waukesha passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 18, 2025 at age 85. He was born in Waukesha on June 25, 1939 the son of Evan and Deloras (nee Badinger) Thomas. KT worked for Jahnke & Jahnke Associates for many years. He was a lifelong Packer fan enjoyed watching other Wisconsin...

Linda A. Konsella

Linda A. Konsella

Apr 17, 2025

Linda A. Konsella of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the age of 74. She was born in Milwaukee on July 15, 1950 the only child of William and Ruth (nee Stevens) Elderbrook. Linda dedicated many years of her career to the State of Wisconsin retiring as the Section Manager of the Food Share Quality Control...

Michael "Mike" A. Lewis

Michael "Mike" A. Lewis

Apr 15, 2025

Michael A. “Mike” Lewis, of Waukesha, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 53. He was born on December 18, 1971, in Colorado Springs, CO, the son of Samuel and Mary (nee Hatcher) Lewis. On July 28, 2018 he married Christine (nee Franta) Lewis. Mike always had a smile on his face. He loved...

William "Bill" J. Riutta

William "Bill" J. Riutta

Apr 15, 2025

William "Bill" James Riutta, devoted husband, loving and supportive dad, proud grandpa and great grandpa, passed away on April 15, 2025 at age 86, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 24, 1938, in Hancock, Michigan, the son of Toivo and Delia (nee Balagna) Riutta.

Bill graduated in 1961 from Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, with a Mechanical Engineering...

Betty Jean Gatzow

Betty Jean Gatzow

Apr 13, 2025

Betty Jean Gatzow passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the age of 91 years. She was born in Milwaukee on March 27,1934 to Grover and Eleanor (nee: Briesemeister) Dinnauer. On May 9,1953 she married Russell Gatzow.

With great love and gentle kindness, Betty always put family first and foremost in her life. Besides being a dedicated and resourceful...

Doris Marie Lloyd

Doris Marie Lloyd

Apr 12, 2025

Doris Marie Lloyd (nee Rossbach) passed away at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc with family by her side, Saturday, April 12 at the age of 83. She was born on March 20, 1942, to Peter and Loretta (nee Schmidt) Rossbach in Brookfield. On November 28, 1959, she married the love of her life Fayette Lloyd. Together Doris and Fayette owned and...

Robert "Bob" F. Kellner

Robert "Bob" F. Kellner

Apr 9, 2025

Robert “Bob” F. Kellner, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at the age of 78 years old. He was born on September 19, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI.

After graduating from Whitnall High School, Bob served in the army from 1966-1968, spending most of his time stationed in Germany. After being discharged, he began his career at A. O. Smith (now Tower...

Carolyn L. Nelson

Carolyn L. Nelson

Apr 6, 2025

Carolyn left us to be with her beloved husband, Curtis, who preceded her in death. She was the loving mother of Gary, Ken (Diane) and Ray (Nancy). Grandmother of Eric (Victoria), Sonya and Nate. Great grandmother of Charlotte, Annabelle, Katherine, Oliver and Chloe. She will be laid to rest at Prairie Home Cemetery in Waukesha. No formal service will be...

Patricia Ann Kennedy

Patricia Ann Kennedy

Apr 4, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Kennedy, a lifelong resident of Waukesha, died on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the age of 93.

Pat was born on Feb. 22, 1932, to Donald and Marion (nee: Butterfield) Malone. She attended St. Joseph’s Grade School, Waukesha High School and Carroll College. After graduating from Carroll, Pat taught at several Wisconsin grade schools, including White Rock Elementary in...

Sandra L. Young

Sandra L. Young

Mar 30, 2025

Sandra Lee Young, of Waukesha, WI, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Sandra will remain 81 years young.

Born on November 8, 1943, in Waukesha to Thomas and Mabel (née Tessmann) Young, Sandra was a proud lifelong resident of the city. She graduated from Waukesha High School in 1962 and dedicated much of her professional life...

Sinead A. Raleigh

Sinead A. Raleigh

Mar 30, 2025

Sinead A. Raleigh, passed away after a long battle with health issues on March 30, 2025 at the age of 52. She was born in Ireland on February 1, 1973 the daughter of Sean and Nora Raleigh and moved to the United States with her family in 1991. Sinead demonstrated remarkable courage throughout her life, as she refused to let...

Susan Mary Sereno

Susan Mary Sereno

Mar 28, 2025

With the heaviest of hearts, we announce Susan Sereno, 78, of Bradenton, FL and Waukesha, WI entered heaven on March 28, 2025. True to her spirit, she headed straight to the celestial first tee, ready for an unending round of heavenly golf. Susan was a happy-go-lucky woman who embraced life to the fullest, whether she was playing golf, serving on...